Patents by Inventor Todd Maersch

Todd Maersch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230265634
    Abstract: An H-pile caisson includes side tabs that can be gripped by side-mounted clamps on a vibratory hammer so that the caisson may be lifted into position from a horizontal position, oriented vertically, and driven into the ground without readjustment of the clamping of the vibratory hammer. A bolted side-extending base plate provides a mounting surface for a pole while allowing a continuous section of the H-pile to be received directly by the vibratory hammer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventor: Todd Maersch
  • Patent number: 10378171
    Abstract: A caisson is modified to include side tabs thin can be gripped by side-mounted clamps on a vibratory hammer so that the caisson may be lifted into position from a horizontal position, oriented vertically, and driven into the ground without readjustment of the clamping of the vibratory hammer. An end cap installed permanently at the top of the caisson may provide an additional flange for receiving a lower clamp of the vibratory hammer to complete installation of the caisson, driving the caisson further into the earth until the tabs are buried in the ground. The flange may be sized to fit within a tower portion attached to the caisson eliminating the need for a replaceable flange system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: American Transmission Company LLC
    Inventors: Todd Maersch, Jim Jacobi, Brent Lund, Matt Atkinson, Tyler Morgan, Hock Lim
  • Publication number: 20180087232
    Abstract: A caisson is modified to include side tabs thin can be gripped by side-mounted clamps on a vibratory hammer so that the caisson may be lifted into position from a horizontal position, oriented vertically, and driven into the ground without readjustment of the clamping of the vibratory hammer. An end cap installed permanently at the top of the caisson may provide an additional flange for receiving a lower clamp of the vibratory hammer to complete installation of the caisson, driving the caisson further into the earth until the tabs arc buried in the ground. The flange may be sized to fit within a tower portion attached to the caisson eliminating the need for a replaceable flange system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Todd Maersch, Jim Jacobi, Brent Lund, Matt Atkinson, Tyler Morgan, Hock Lim